Viśa' Saṃbhava
King of Khotan during 912 to 966
About Viśa' Saṃbhava
Viśa' Saṃbhava (Khotanese: ; in ; Chinese name: Li Shengtian, ; died 962, 966 or 967) was the king of Khotan from 912 to 962, 966 or 967. He adopted (, ) as his era name.
He married the second daughter of , the first governor of the Guiyi Circuit; they had a son named Viśa' Śūra, who would become king of Khotan after his father's death. In another act of marital diplomacy, Cao Yijin's grandson, , married Saṃbhava's third daughter.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Viśa' Saṃbhava?
king of Khotan during 912 to 966
When did Viśa' Saṃbhava die?
Viśa' Saṃbhava died in 966.
What nationality was Viśa' Saṃbhava?
Viśa' Saṃbhava's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Khotan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Viśa' Saṃbhava. https://biography.guide/visa-sambhava/
MLA: "Viśa' Saṃbhava." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/visa-sambhava/.
Chicago: "Viśa' Saṃbhava." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/visa-sambhava/.
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